One Year Funded Fellowship for African Professionals from AFRIKA KOMMT in Germany
Applicant criteria
- No specific age required
- Both
Opportunity criteria
Opportunity description
AFRIKA KOMMT invites young people in Africa to participate in the one-year fellowship in Germany. The program encompasses German language lessons, international management training, study tours, and peaks in an 8-month practical training at the host company.
Benefits
- All costs related to your participation in the fellowship program will be covered (flights, accommodation, monthly stipend, training, language course).
- Refine your leadership and management competence.
- Access networks and opportunities for career acceleration.
- Improve your intercultural competence.
- Broaden your perspective and stir up innovation.
- Achieve personal growth.
Eligibility criteria
- Be a Citizen of any African country.
- Have a University degree in a relevant subject.
- A postgraduate degree (e.g., MBA) is an advantage.
- Have two to five years’ work experience.
- Have excellent English language skills.
- Basic knowledge of the German language is an advantage.
- Not be older than 35 years at the time of application.
Selection Criteria:
- Language and communication skills:
- Strong oral and written communication skills
- High willingness to learn German
Professional skills:
- High leadership potential
- Strong self-motivation and self-starter mentality
- High level of dedication, commitment, and target-orientation
- Strong capacity for teamwork
Personal attributes:
- High level of enthusiasm, flexibility, and resilience
- Open mindset
- Ability to adapt to new environments quickly
About AFRIKA KOMMT:
AFRIKA KOMMT is an initiative of German industry for future leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa and offers the opportunity of a one-year experience in Germany, including an eight-month internship in a leading German enterprise. It creates opportunities to share fundamental values such as democracy, freedom, and equality. In addition, it fosters positive leadership values and a future-oriented leadership style.
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